The salary statistics and trend of medical assistants in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare medical assistant salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,540 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $27,680 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for medical assistants in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) medical assistants is $48,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $27,680. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent medical assistants is $21,540.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical assistants in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $27,680 | 0.54% | -9.72% |
| 2016 | $27,530 | 2.58% | - |
| 2015 | $26,820 | -7.79% | - |
| 2014 | $28,910 | -1.14% | - |
| 2013 | $29,240 | -3.86% | - |
| 2012 | $30,370 | - | - |
The average salaries of medical assistants in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of medical assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |